The Phillies look like a machine that can’t be stopped, but the crowd at Chase Field isn’t ready to give in so easily.
The Diamondbacks will host an NLCS game in their home ballpark for the first time since 2007, and they need every ounce of home-field advantage to swing their way as they try to overcome a 2-0 series deficit Thursday.
It was all Phillies in Game 2, as Philadelphia pulled ahead on solo home runs early on and broke the game open in the later innings with a barrage of hits. On the mound, Aaron Nola was dominant, allowing three hits and walking none across six shutout innings.
Ranger Suarez has been a force for the Phillies this postseason, and he will be on the hill on Thursday night facing Diamondbacks rookie Brandon Pfaadt. Pfaadt looked confident against the Dodgers in the NLDS, and Arizona needs that version of the rookie again to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole.
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Here’s what you need to know to watch the Diamondbacks host the Phillies in Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday.
What channel is Diamondbacks vs. Phillies on today?
- Channel: TBS (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Max, TBS app (with cable login), Sling TV (U.S.) | Sportsnet Now, Fubo (Canada)
TBS will be continuing with its coverage of the National League playoffs with the broadcast of Game 3 of the NLCS between the Diamondbacks and Phillies.
Baseball fans hoping to stream the NLCS can find it on the TBS app with a cable login. Viewers can also stream it on Max or on Sling TV.
Canadian baseball fans can find the game on Sportsnet. The game will also be streamed on Sportsnet Now or on Fubo.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 19
- First pitch time: 5:07 p.m. ET (2:07 p.m. PT)
The Diamondbacks and Phillies will continue the 2023 NLCS on Thursday, with first pitch set for 5:07 p.m. ET (2:07 p.m. local time) from Chase Field.
The series will only return to Philadelphia if the Diamondbacks can manage two wins at Chase Field, as the next three games (if necessary) are scheduled to be played in Phoenix.
MLB playoff schedule, results
(All times Eastern)
American League
Wild Card
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Rangers 4, Rays 0 |
| Oct. 3 | Twins 3, Blue Jays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Rangers 7, Rays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Twins 2, Blue Jays 0 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | TEX 3, BAL 2 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | HOU 6, MIN 4 (HOU, 1-0) |
| Oct. 8 | TEX 11, BAL 8 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 8 | MIN 6, HOU 2 (Tied, 1-1) |
| Oct. 10 | HOU 9, MIN 1 (HOU, 2-1) |
| Oct. 10 | TEX 7, BAL 1 (TEX wins 3-0) |
| Oct. 11 | HOU 3, MIN 2 (HOU wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 15 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. | Fox | TEX 2, HOU 0 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 16 | Rangers at Astros | 4:37 p.m. | Fox | TEX 5, HOU 4 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 18 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | — |
| Oct. 19 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | — |
| Oct. 20 | Astros at Rangers* | 7:07 p.m. | FS1 | — |
| Oct. 22 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | — |
| Oct. 23 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | — |
*If necessary
National League
Wild card series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3 |
| Oct. 3 | Phillies 3, Marlins 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2 |
| Oct. 4 | Phillies 7, Marlins 1 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | PHI 3, ATL 0 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | ARI 11, LAD 2 (ARI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 9 | ATL 5, PHI 4 (Tied 1-1) |
| Oct. 9 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 11 | PHI 10, ATL 2 (PHI, 2-1) |
| Oct. 11 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI wins, 3-0) |
| Oct. 12 | PHI 3, ATL 1 (PHI wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 16 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 5, ARI 2 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 17 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 10, ARI 0 (PHI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 19 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 7:07 p.m. | TBS | — |
| Oct. 20 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | — |
| Oct. 21 | Phillies at Diamondbacks* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | — |
| Oct. 23 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 7:07 p.m. | TBS | — |
| Oct. 24 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | — |
*If necessary
World Series schedule
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 27 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Oct. 28 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Oct. 30 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Oct. 31 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Nov. 1 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2* | TBD | Fox | — |
| Nov. 3 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | — |
| Nov. 4 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | — |
*If necessary